Texas Auto Show Unveils 2024 Vehicle Lineup at the State Fair of Texas
September 27, 2024 – Buckle up for the 2024 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers. Since 1913, the auto show has been an important part of the State Fair of Texas, and the Fair is proud to continually provide an engaging environment where manufacturers can interact with consumers through displays and experiences. Whether you’re a diehard car fanatic or you...
Avoiding Aggressive Bees This Fall! From Master Gardener David Wall
September 26, 2024 – As the cooler weather this fall encourages us to spend more time outside, there will be the annual problem of what we consider to be aggressive bees of all types, yellow jackets, and both red and black wasps. So, what can we do to keep the aggressive pests away from us, especially if we’re hypo-allergic? First, why are they aggressive? Basically, food supplies are getting scarce, and the colony is at its...
Chamber Connection – September 25, 2024
By Butch Burney Stew merch is here! Stew merch is here! Whether you’re in the market for a Stew T-shirt, hoodie, mug, tumbler, sticker, towel or other merchandise for the 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest, sponsored by Alliance Bank, you can find it at the Chamber of Commerce. Stop by the Chamber office and get your gear for the Stew Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Buford Park. Tickets Tickets are available at all of the local...
Ghostly Glow Night at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
September 26, 2024 – Commerce, Texas – With Halloween approaching, ghosts with a glowhave arrived at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Ghostly Glow Night will be Saturday,October 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. Halloween costumesare encouraged to help give ghosts their glow. The event will include dark areas in the museum with glow flying saucers to keep theghosts away and glow frisbees to...
Trading Post for September 26, 2024
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First Lady Abbott Congratulates Outstanding Women In Texas Government 2024 Honorees
September 25, 2024 – First Lady Cecilia Abbott congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government 2024 honorees and delivered keynote remarks at the ceremony hosted by the Governor’s Commission for Women and the State Agency Council in Austin. “I truly believe that women who invest in themselves and inspire change in others represent the greatest potential for growth in Texas,” said First Lady Abbott....
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day September 28
September 25, 2024 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation supporting the special day, saying in...
State Fair of Texas Generates up to $680 Million Economic Impact for North Texas
September 25, 2024 – The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce its significant contribution to the North Texas economy, generating up to $680 million last year. This impressive impact underscores the State Fair’s vital role not only as a beloved cultural event but also as a major economic driver for the region. An economic impact study performed by Michael C. Carroll, Ph.D. and the Economics Research Group at the University...
Whitewright Middle School Receives National Recognition
September 24, 2024 – A nearby school district has received a prestigious recognition this year. Whitewright Middle School is about an hours away from Sulphur Springs. Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This recognition by the U.S. Department of Education highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in...
Trading Post for September 13, 2024
K-Bar small pocket knife, 2 blades, bone handle, 60s Vintage $8.00; Schrade Old Timer Stockman pen knife, 2 inches. three blades, bone handle #340T $12.00. Sold together $20.00. (903) 438-9175- For Sale: a brown plush sofa. It has a roll away bed in it. It is a “nice” sofa. “Gently used and in good condition.” If interested, or for more details, please call 903-885-2735. BeachBody Step–Workout anytime,...
